I’ve started working on some Excel Development efforts again, primarily focused on accessing Webtrends data. The primary methods that I’ve been using are ODBC and web services. The ODBC connection is based on a proprietary Webtrends ODBC Driver and the web services are the new REST based services the Data Exchange Team I was on... Continue reading →

Ok, I know, you’re thinking “WTF BBQ Ponies, U R INSANE!” The first response to that concept, that a developer would do design, is often one of “whatever, I’ll do it if I need to” or “yeah, it’s not that hard, I can just roll something together”. After hearing a few statements like this is... Continue reading →

Recently I've posted an entry on the Webtrends Developer Network blog titled "REST Web Services Synchronous Request". This is a good example of synchronously calling services for the Webtrends services or for any REST based calls. Continue reading →

I've ridden the #14 out all the way to Powell and the #9 out of downtown to Powell. On both trips I landed some pretty nasty disconnects. I wasn't happy with this at all, but still kept pondering maintaining service. I rode out on a few other bus lines, namely the #4 and got decent... Continue reading →

I arrived at the Fresh Pot on Hawthorne after attending the Bar Camp 2009 kick off day. This is a good place to chill and code, think tech, or finish some work and blogs as I was doing. I also was thoroughly testing out my Clear Wimax USB Device. This was pivatol for me to... Continue reading →